"If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it.

Hello all and Welcome to my Page! Not sure where to start on info about myself. I have been a memeber of sparks for several years now! I was doing very wonderful until.......There is that Word...UNTIL, or But THEN, Or how About LIfe Happend......I want to see Change!! Change me OH Lord!! I do not want this weight! I want to be healthy! You know those quotes you see or read that are suppose to be cute or make ya laugh.... You know like " I keep trying to lose weight... but it keeps ...

Hello all and Welcome to my Page! Not sure where to start on info about myself. I have been a memeber of sparks for several years now! I was doing very wonderful until.......There is that Word...UNTIL, or But THEN, Or how About LIfe Happend......I want to see Change!! Change me OH Lord!! I do not want this weight! I want to be healthy! You know those quotes you see or read that are suppose to be cute or make ya laugh.... You know like " I keep trying to lose weight... but it keeps finding me! ~Author Unknown~or, "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts. Coincidence? I think not! ~Author Unknown~ how @ this one "Dieting is wishful shrinking. ~Author Unknown~ Then My personal favorite, "Inside some of us is a thin person struggling to get out, but they can usually be sedated with a few pieces of chocolate cake. ~Author Unknown~ Today the madness stops!! Yes, I have been gone awhile! Yes, I gained almost all my weight back!! It is a vicious cycle! I am tired No more excuses!! I have got to Change the pattern, the cycle has to break!!! I am TODAY 4/20/11 stepping up out of this pothole on my life's path and taking a stand! I am moving FORWARD! I so want to see the skinny girl that screams within my soul! I am going to look in the mirror one day soon and see the skinny girl and scream WE DID IT!!! I know that God has been with me each step I have taken and he truly is the drop of Grace that is in each step that I take!! My Path has been a crazy one! Even in my potholes God has been Good!! I welcome all ideas, prayers, comments and support I can get! I ask that all that read my page feel the love of Jesus Christ and be Blessed!

Update: May 20, 2011 I have been moving right along. I am kinda been disappointed in myself because my 5 year spark anniversary is approaching and I am not able to say all the goals on that day I joined have been meet....but that is just me trying to have a pity party.... The truth is I have lost in one month 11.6 pounds, I also meet my goal today of drinking my water daily all 64oz plus some...I am seeing change! With God's help I will win this war!!

Update. 6/20/11 Happy to report that I have seen a 22.6 pounds fall off in the last 2 months! I have almost reached my 10 percent goal I set for myself and should meet that goal on my 3 month report...I can almost see the 200's I know that is one of the things that keeps me motivated!! I have started cardio and Strength training. Each step God is with me and I am seeing the change!! I welcome those to read my blog, support, ideas, prayers as I continue this journey!

7/18/11 It is two days till my 3 month checkin! But I had to jump on really quick to celebrate that I loss 10 % before my 3 months!! Woo Hoo!! It feels great!!

7/20/11 WOW 3 months this past month has been a roller-coaster, some days I logged my calories, some days I didn't, some days I went and worked out at Curves some days I did not, I went away to see my aunt and a mini vacay so Zumba did not happen 3 times a week.... I say all of this to remind myself that yes, You did make your 10% goal but girl you have to keep your head in the game....I know myself and this is the time I start to slack off!!!! I have lost a total as of today 33.2......Keep Moving Forward...my next mini goal So I will keep moving forward 20 pounds in 2 months...Lets GO

8/20 I have been having tons of computer troubles.... Still Crushing the pounds still moving forward so far have lost 39.2 pounds....

9/10 Lots has been going on school started, and I have also been trying new workout routines....happy to report so far have lost 43 pounds.... it has been slow the last 3 weeks, but not being able to log my food has been a huge dilemma......must keep focus... happy that the new BLC 19 is starting this should give me a big ole boost!!! Keep on Crushing!!

9/20 WOW 5 months today!! It has been such a rewarding past 5 months..Don't get me wrong, I have had some big struggles with food, some battles, but I am happy to report I am only 9 ounces from loosing 100 pounds!! It has taken 5 years but WOW! Since April total is 45.9 I also a few days ago was able to purchase 22's... That has felt awesome!! Out of my 28s.... BLC 19 is going well.. I am hoping to report I am in the 270's next month...

10/24/11 Well, it is just a few days off from my 6 month anniversary, but been very sick with ovarian cyst and my asthma has been trying to take over my life right now....I will say that since I have been eating healthy, and drinking my water I really think that It has been key to keeping my immune system in check. I am happy to report that I have had another 8 pound loss, officially lost 100 pounds and since I started back in this last 6 months total 53.4.. I did make it in the 270's whoop..Looking forward to what this next month holds for me!!! I would like to be out of the 270's in the 260's next month. I would also hope to be able to purchase pants in the size 20's or hay what @ 18.......Just setting some goals to hopefully obtained by 11/20... I also want to thank Each of you that has supported me or been on this journey with me!! Hugs!! Keep on Crushing those pounds away!!

11/20 Well due to some asthma problems my goals are on hold for right now... this is just a small bump in the road...working with my doctors...If all goes well will be able to start BLC 20 once the new year rolls around....Giving myself permission to take a break, a healthy break...one that will keep my asthma in check and hopefully me off predisone!!! Happy Thanksgiving to each of you!!!

12/20/ May each of you have a Merry Christmas!! Still on my break looking forward to the New Year!! Doctor has given me the clear to start Zumba on Jan.9th!! Here is to a New Year and getting back on track!!!

1/8 Well, I stepped on the scale and I would say for taking a 10 week break..... all in all a 9 and 1/2 pound gain is not bad!! I also am so very blessed I have gotten through this asthma spell Predisone FREEEEE That is such a HUGE accomplishment!! I am looking forward to starting BLC 20 and getting back on track...Zumba tomorrow!! Whoop Hope to check in with great results on Jan. 20!! Ready to SHINE in 2012

1/21/12 Well, I am a day off from reporting but 2012 is looking really well for my weight loss success and also my goals. Zumba is going well I am almost back to the full 60 minute workout. I have had 2 successful classes where I have made the full workout. I feel so much better when I exercise. My weight is starting to come off again. Predisone free 11 months now! Whoop!! If I keep working hard hoping to report I am back in the 270's by Feb. My biggest goal I am working really hard is to be out of the size 20's and wearing teens......hoping that happens by 4/20 of this year.....OK Keep on crushing!!!

Exercising at least 3 times a week and going to my doctor on a weekly bases for weigh in's

I must get that eight glasses of water in... I need to get this one accomplished! Done accomplished 5/20/11

NEW GOAl to start Zumba Classes and go 3 times a week for an hour each time!!... STARTED 5/11/11 3 times a week~done 60 minutes each time~done read blog...

My Father in Heaven has been Wonderful to me. I have been given a wonderful Husband of 16 years. My son is 11 and My daughter is 9.......

Personal Information:
I have never by any means been the "skinny girl" but I do remember a time when I was a size 10 and very happy with myself! I am ready to get rid of my "fat Jeans" and put on some skinnier ones! I started this journey with my height 5''5.5 Highest weight 3/2006 394 Then,weight 369 5/26/2006 6/20/2008 in at 339 6/30/2008 325 7/08/2008 weighing 322 11/5/2008 281.4~ I am keeping these weighins to remind me of where I have been an that I have succeed once to get under 300 I can do it again....... Today 4/20/11 330.8 4/26/11 328 5/9/11 324.2 5/16/11 319.6 5/23/11 317.6 5/30/11 312.9 6/6/11 312.0 6/13/11 309.2 6/20/11 308.2 6/27/11 301.2 7/4/11 301.2 Traveling 7/11/11 301 7/18/11 298 10% gone!! 7/25/11 296.4 8/1/11 295.2 8/8/11 289.8 9/19/11 284.9 9/29/11 283 10/6/11 281 10/13/11 279 10/24/11 276.6 1/21/12 282.6(after10wkbreak) 10/23/12 309 11/17/12 299

Other Information:
I love to collect Precious moments, Take pictures and Travel

I love music.

I Cannot wait to scrapbook some pictures of me "skinny" with my kidos.

Scrapbooking is a favorite pasttime.

One of my favorite quotes my Granny would say... "honey I am Fine as Frogs Hair"

Another quote that I found today 01/04/2009My quote is from Helen Keller

"When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us."

" The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.~Helen Keller~"

"You can't break a bad habit by throwing it out the window. You've got to walk it slowly down the stairs." ~Mark Twain~

Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. ~Jim Ryun